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EDMONTON – A commemorative Louis Riel ceremony will take place on Monday, November 16 at 11 a.m. in the Legislature rotunda. The ceremony is hosted by the Honourable Ric McIver, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and the Métis Nation of Alberta to commence Métis Week 2026.

“Louis Riel was a passionate defender of Métis culture and heritage. We pay tribute to his sacrifice, but also to the Métis communities that continue to carry forward the traditions, language, artistry, and values that he fought to protect,” said Speaker McIver.

Andrea Sandmaier, President of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government, added, " Today, and everyday, we as Métis come together to remember the sacrifice Louis Riel made in 1885. We continue to walk together towards the self-determination that Métis people here in Alberta, and across the Homeland, have been pushing for the last two centuries. Even today, Métis are still fighting for recognition. We continue to move forward because we owe it to our ancestors, and especially Métis children and youth. Be proud of who you are as Métis."

The ceremony is open to the public and will include a colour guard with music provided by Brianna Lizotte, prayers, performances by Métis fiddlers Alex Kusturok and Donny L’hirondelle and remarks by Members of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta and the Métis Nation of Alberta.

Watch the ceremony on assembly.ab.ca, the Legislative Assembly’s X(Twitter),Facebook and YouTube channels.

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Media inquiries:
Katelyn Arthurs, Communications Consultant
Legislative Assembly of Alberta
Mobile: 587.545.4876
Email: laocommunications@assembly.ab.ca